"The stunningly beautiful and imaginative set design by New York-based Paul Tate de Poo III, inspired by the Art Deco riches of the historic Will Rogers Auditorium itself, is—to quote the show’s Twenties slang—a peach. His backdrop painting of a New York cityscape of the 1920s—a “rhapsody in blues” homage to early 20th century painters such as Joseph Stella or John Sloan, perhaps?—drew a gasp and murmur when the curtain went up on opening night. A particularly beautiful Art Deco latticework panel dropped down at intervals to fill the stage, a layering device that let the next scene slowly reveal itself as the screen was lifted away"

-TheatreJones

"Prism Theatrics makes quite a splash with their inaugural production. The production values of this Millie are stellar. The set design, by Paul Tate dePoo III is truly incredible and looks every bit as impressive as a Broadway stage."

- The Examiner

The strongest, most professional aspect of this production is its whimsical, expressionistic set, framed in Art Nouveau latticework flats that flow in and out with ease and speed. Far upstage a detailed, multi-faceted grey-hued panorama of New York City circa 1920 graces the full width and breadth of the back wall, giving a tangible, enticing sense of place to the production. (Set Designer — Paul Tate dePoo). It is one of the best articulated set designs I’ve seen in the region this year.

- Critical Rant

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE

Direction + Choreography:

Denis Jones

Scenic Design:

Paul Tate dePoo III

Costume Design:

Gregory Gale

Lighting Design:

Robert Denton

Projection Design:

Glen Grusmark

Sound Design:

Jay Hilton

*In 1922 New York, all the modern girls are sporting bobbed hair and heightened hemlines! Newcomer Millie is no exception, jumping headlong into a makeover and a dizzy plan to marry rich—until she falls for a penniless charmer. Her jazz-kissed adventures are crowded with a flurry of flappers, a runaway heiress, a nefarious landlady and more. A mix of madcap mistaken identity, high-spirited show tunes and tap-happy dance has more kick than bootleg gin in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical.